Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 vs Glastron GT 225 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 vs Glastron GT 225 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GT 225 2012 measures 21,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 19,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 tips the scales at 278 lbs — 275 lbs more than the Glastron GT 225 2012 at 3 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Glastron GT 225 2012 has a 165-hp advantage over the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 34 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Glastron GT 225 2012 at 21,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 205 Ski & Fish
ModelGT 225
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam99.5 in. (2.53 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches99.5
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (.74 m)
Depth - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m)
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inches46.5
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg)
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.278
Weight - lbs.3
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches258
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max135 hp
Engine max300 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3L MPI EC MerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3500 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)